Libra Currents and the Autumnal Equinox

September 22nd is the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere when daylight hours are once again equal to night and the Sun enters the sign of Libra. As we progress into fall this year, it isn't just the weather that changes. Universally, we are due for some major adjustments in the areas of life Libra rules: marriage. partnership, beauty, fairness, legal contracts and agreements, counseling relationships, even intimate platonic friendships.

For nearly a year now, the South Node (karmic point in the sky which exposes what needs to be reconsidered so we can release whatever doesn't or hasn't worked) has been moving through the sign of Libra. Codependent behavior is no longer tolerable for many who once thought they had no choice. Those who have simply gone along with the program for years are suddenly finding they've had enough and are no longer willing to go along to get along.

On the other side of the coin, Jupiter's presence in Libra for the past year has prompted many to marry or form business partnerships during this same period. Jupiter spends one year in each sign and blesses and/or expands what it touches so we are inclined to be attracted to matters of the sign Jupiter occupies each year. It is unusual for the South Node and Jupiter to occupy the same sign, so it will be interesting to see how these contrary influences play out in Libra's territory going forward. Around September 15th the two met in the sky creating a rather stressful energetic climate as one illuminates and stirs toxic energy for release and the other expands on what it encounters.

On October 3rd, the Libra New Moon occurs--this one is an eclipse, which amps up the energy for new beginnings in all areas ruled by Libra (see above). The South Node is very close to the eclipse point, so it could be a good time to do some major clearing around your concepts of what beauty is, what is fair, what is just, what relationship means to you, any codependent issues or other behavioral patterns that aren't benefitting your relationships. New Moons are both ending and beginning points, so purging what no longer works for you helps make way for something fine, just and beautiful that speaks to your heart.